A Leader in Sustainability and Environmental Management

The City of Dallas is committed to ensuring that resources are available for future generations, while protecting the quality of life of current residents and the vitality of our businesses today.

In 2004, the City began its work implementing an Environmental Management System that would change the way it does business – looking at the entire cycle of the processes it provides and materials it uses. Through this shift, City staff came to understand that being proactive, rather than reactive, was the smart way to save resources, save money, and save time. These principles laid the foundation for the Environmental Policy.

In 2008, the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) and other EMS Departments proudly accepted the first certification of the City’s Environmental Management System to the ISO 14001 standard. This system continues to drive change toward minimizing pollution, eliminating risk, compliance with regulations, and continual improvement.

In 2012, the OEQ developed the City’s first Sustainability Plan, based on the objectives of the EMS. It is continually updated to serve the ever-changing needs of our growing communities.

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What is the new boat-draining rule? Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water from their boat and on-board receptacles before leaving or approaching a body of fresh water anywhere in Texas. This boat-draining rule was created to help combat the spread of the zebra mussel, an invasive species that…

Did you know… You can report a street light that is on during the day, wasting electricity. Conserve energy, which reduces electric grid demand and air pollution, by reporting street lights that are on during the day to Oncor. You should also let Oncor know when a light is out…

Did you know that Bike Texas has an educational campaign on how to best Share the Road for motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists? BikeTexas launched an ongoing, extensive educational campaign on how to best Share the Road. The most effective cycling occurs when the bicycle is operated like a motor…